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Section 6 - Consent of State Government
Main points: Section 6 of the Delhi Special Police Establishment (DSPE) Act, 1946, requires prior consent from the State Government for the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to exercise its powers within a State. Courts have emphasized that this consent is a constitutional and statutory requirement that limits the jurisdiction of the CBI unless explicitly granted by the State Government. Several judgments highlight that without such consent, the CBI's authority to investigate is not valid within that State.
References: DR ABRAHAM KURUVILLA vs CENTRAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Advocate -SRI P CHANDRASEKHARA PILLAI, C B I - Kerala, SHYAMAL KUMAR DHAR VS STATE - Calcutta, SURENDRA NATH SINGH ALIAS BHARAT SINGH VS STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH - Allahabad, Jiwachhlal Saraf VS State of Bihar - Patna, O. Srinivasa Rao VS State of Andhra Pradesh - Andhra Pradesh -
Scope and Interpretation of Section 6
Main points: The interpretation of Section 6 has been debated, with courts clarifying that its application is context-dependent. When the State Government grants consent, the CBI can investigate offences within the State's territory, but in absence of such consent, the investigation by CBI is invalid. Some judgments also discuss the distinction between the scope of Section 6 and other provisions, emphasizing that the consent must be explicit and specific.
References: DR ABRAHAM KURUVILLA vs CENTRAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Advocate -SRI P CHANDRASEKHARA PILLAI, C B I - Kerala, SHYAMAL KUMAR DHAR VS STATE - Calcutta, Printex Exports India Pvt Ltd. VS State of Karnataka - Karnataka, DHARMENDRA DEO MISHRA VS CENTRAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION - Allahabad -
Legal and Constitutional Implications
Main points: The requirement of State consent under Section 6 aligns with constitutional provisions, particularly Entry 80 of List I of the Seventh Schedule, which pertains to the Central Bureau of Investigation. Courts have reiterated that the authority of the CBI is not absolute and is subject to the constitutional framework and statutory provisions. The absence of consent invalidates the CBI's jurisdiction, preserving the sovereignty of the State.
References: DR ABRAHAM KURUVILLA vs CENTRAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION Advocate -SRI P CHANDRASEKHARA PILLAI, C B I - Kerala, Jiwachhlal Saraf VS State of Bihar - Patna -
Judicial Interpretation and Disputes
Main points: Courts have consistently interpreted Section 6 as a safeguard to prevent overreach by the central agency. Disputes often arise over whether consent has been properly granted, especially in cases involving Union Territories or former States like Jammu and Kashmir. Judicial rulings underscore the importance of clear and explicit consent for the validity of investigations.
References: Kumar Avinav VS Union of India th. Commissioner/Secretary to Government Ministry of Home Afairs, New Delhi - Jammu and Kashmir, SURENDRA NATH SINGH ALIAS BHARAT SINGH VS STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH - Allahabad
Analysis and Conclusion:
The interpretation of Section 6 of the Delhi Police Establishment Act underscores the necessity of obtaining prior consent from the State Government for the CBI to operate within a State. This requirement ensures respect for State sovereignty and constitutional boundaries. Courts have consistently held that without such consent, CBI investigations lack legal validity, emphasizing that the statutory framework and constitutional provisions collectively safeguard State authority against unwarranted interference.
Search Results for "Interpretation of Section 6 of the Delhi Police Establishment Act"
2013 Supreme(Online)(KER) 39415 • India - High Court of Kerala
T.R.RAMACHANDRAN NAIR, J
Investigation - Writ Jurisdiction - Delhi Special Police Establishment Act - Section 6 - Court's interpretation emphasized the ... The question arose on the interpretation of Section 6 of the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946 which is under the heading “Consent of State Government to exercise of powers and jurisdiction.” ... of #HL_....
1998 0 Supreme(Cal) 28 • India - Calcutta
S.K.SEN
WRIT PETITION - CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION - DELHI POLICE ESTABLISHMENT ACT, 1946 - SECTION 5 AND 6 - SCOPE AND INTERPRETATION - COURT'S ... Finding of the Court: The court held that the Delhi Police Establishment Act, Section 6, does not apply when the Court ... , as the consent envisaged under Section 6 of the Delhi#....
1970 0 Supreme(P&H) 108 • India - Punjab and Haryana
D.S.TEWATIA
CLAUSES ACT, 1897 - Section 3(58) - DELHI SPECIAL POLICE ESTABLISHMENT ACT, 1946 - Section 6 - UNION TERRITORY OF CHANDIGARH - Applicability ... of Essential Services Act - Authorisation for complaint under Section 7(3) - Interpretation of State in Section 3(58) of General ... of Police, Chandigarh, did not constitute a complaint under Section ....
2004 0 Supreme(All) 838 • India - Allahabad
I.M.QUDDUSI
Interpretation of the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act and its applicability to the case. ... 6 of the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act. ... CBI - Jurisdiction of CBI to Investigate - Delhi Special Police Establishment Act - Section 5, Section 6 - Summary of Acts and ... #HL_STAR....
2015 0 Supreme(Kar) 814 • India - Karnataka
D.H.WAGHELA, RAM MOHAN REDDY
of Sections 5 and 6 of the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946. ... Common Questions of Law and Fact - Jurisdictional Consent - Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946 - Sections 5, 6 - The ... 5 of the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946. ... Section 6#HL_EN....
2001 0 Supreme(All) 48 • India - Allahabad
S.K.AGARWAL
CBI - Jurisdictional Dispute - Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946 - Section 6 - Section 173(8), Cr. P. ... , particularly the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946, and Section 173(8) of the Cr. ... Special Police Establishment Act, 1946. ... It derives its authority to investigate any offence in the entire In....
2023 0 Supreme(J&K) 14 • India - Jammu and Kashmir
SANJAY DHAR
6 of the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act (DSPE Act). ... Whether the erstwhile State of Jammu and Kashmir has accorded consent under Section 6 of the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act ... 6 OF DELHI SPECIAL POLICE ESTABLISHMENT ACT, 1946 - GENERAL CONSENT ACCORDED BY THE GOVERNME....
1979 0 Supreme(Pat) 291 • India - Patna
MEDINI PRASAD SINGH
on Cognizance - Consent of State Government - Necessity - Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946 - Sections 5 and 6 - Interpretation ... 6 of the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946, and under Entry 80 of List I of the VII Schedule of the Constitution. ... 6 of the Delhi Special Police Establishment#HL....
2008 2 Supreme 665 • India - Supreme Court
C.K.THAKKER, DALVEER BHANDARI
(a)Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946 – Scope – Factors like the Head Office of the UPSC being located ... ... (d)Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, ... ... (f)Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, ... Section 1 declares that the Act extends to the whole of India. Section 2 provides for constitution and powe....
2019 0 Supreme(AP) 306 • India - Andhra Pradesh
D.V.S.S.SOMAYAJULU
DSPE Act - Sections 6, 5 , 5(2) and 5(1) - Criminal Procedure Code,1973 - Sections 2(o),482 and 152 - Stay ... Station, arising out of CBI Police Station - Miscellaneous petitions, if any, pending shall stand closed ... spirit of law, all these three criminal petitions are allowed and all further proceedings in FIR filed by Anti-Corruption Bureau Police ... In addition, they state that notwithstanding anything contained in Section 5 of the DSPE Act,....
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